Question 5040Deck General70% to pass
If the metacentric height is large, a floating MODU will _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) be stiff.
A large metacentric height indicates the vessel has a high initial stability, which means it will be less responsive to external forces and have a stiffer motion. A stiff vessel with a large metacentric height will have less roll and pitch compared to a vessel with a smaller metacentric height, which would be considered more "tender" and have a more easy, smooth motion. The other options are incorrect because a large metacentric height does not directly lead to a slow motion, nor does it cause a tendency to yaw.
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